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The Assessment in the Age of AI: Principles, Practices and Innovations for the Future of Learning symposium was hosted by UCT and SU at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika on the 9th of April 2025.
Presentations touched on topics such as: AI in Assessment Design, Theoretical Perspectives on AI and Assessment Culture, AI, Student Learning and Assessment, AI Policy, Equity and Institutional Change, AI, Ethics, and Academic Integrity, and AI in Disciplinary Assessment Practices.
A student panel, chaired by SU's Jodie Lemphane, unpacked how students view, critique and utilise GenAI in their learning process. Two of our CTL colleagues, Dr Hanelie Adendorff and Emma Swart, presented the plenary session and a pecha kucha lightning session respectively.
In her presentation on AI Literacy in Higher Education, Emma discussed innovative assessment practices at Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 “I think sharing the scenarios not only shines a spotlight on the excellence displayed by many SU academics," said Emma, “and it highlights the importance of pedagogical shifts in the age of AI. AI isn't replacing learning—it's transforming it." These case studies can be found here: https://bit.ly/coolthingsatsu
Hanelie Adendorff presented the symposium's plenary session, discussing Rethinking Assessment as an act of learning in the age of AI, based on a paper co-authored by Hanelie Adendorff, Nicoline Herman, and Dalene Joubert. Hanelie reminded us that while “Higher Education promises transformation, care, and lifelong learning, its current systems prioritize sorting, control, and uniformity, optimizing students for performance" This, she adds, though not a new issue, poses significant risks and is unsustainable in an AI-driven society.
In reflection, Hanelie also shared, “I was thrilled to be part of this regional conversation about assessment, a perennially important topic. I was particularly encouraged by the depth of discussions, which have progressed beyond the initial knee-jerk reactions, and I hope it becomes an annual institution."?
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